Army pulls out 18 Generals after 35 years of service

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Pulling Out Ceremony for 18 Generals of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) in Benin on Thursday

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The Nigerian Army on Thursday pulled out 18 senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) following their retirement after 35 years of meritorious service.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the colourful pulling-out parade marked the conclusion of a three-day conference held in Benin, the Edo capital.

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The conference has as theme “Optimising Supply and Transport Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to NA Operations in All Missions”.

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Speaking at the ceremony, the Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Shagaya, said the retired officers comprised four Major Generals and 14 Brigadier Generals.

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Shagaya noted that the officers had served the nation with dedication from the time of their commissioning until retirement.

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He described the event as both a celebration and recognition of their contributions.

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“It is a joyous moment for the Corps of Supply and Transport, as current and former Corps Commanders are present to honour and celebrate these distinguished officers,” he said.

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He explained that the pulling-out ceremony was a longstanding military tradition that provided an opportunity to celebrate years of service and sacrifice.

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The corps commander also commended the Chief of Army Staff, for recognising the sacrifices and contributions of the retired officers by sending a representative to grace the occasion.

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Speaking on behalf of the retirees, Maj.-Gen. Olaniyi Dare, said their careers spanned several decades, during which they served the Nigerian Army in various operational, command, and staff roles.

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According to him, the Corps of Supply and Transport plays a central and indispensable role in the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.

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“We were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that soldiers deployed across various theatres of operation are adequately sustained.”

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Dare added that during training, peace support missions, or internal security operations within and outside the country, the corps remained committed to delivering reliable and efficient logistics support.

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“As we transition into retirement, we recognise that while we may be leaving active service, our commitment to the ideals and values of the Nigerian Army remains steadfast.

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“We will continue to serve as ambassadors of the corps and remain available to contribute our experience and knowledge whenever we are called upon,” he said.

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He described the ceremony as symbolic, noting that beyond its significance, it offered a moment to reflect on decades of service, sacrifice, and commitment to national defence.

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He also paid tribute to the families of the retired officers, acknowledging the critical role.

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“Military life often demands long separations, personal sacrifices, and constant movement.

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“Their understanding, patience, and encouragement made it possible for us to fulfil our duties with dedication,” he said.(NAN)

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